Top 5 run scorers in the history of Ashes

#2 Sir Jack Hobbs

Sir Jack Hobbs

Popularly known as 'The Master', Hobbs was perhaps the most prolific batsman in cricket. With a staggering 61760 runs in first-class cricket, his tally is unlikely to be surpassed by anyone anytime soon.

In the Ashes, he scored a total of 3636 runs at an average of 54.26 in 41 matches. He is also England's highest scorer in the series and ended his Ashes journey with a well made 142 in Melbourne in 1929, becoming the oldest man to score a test century.